BARNSTABLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HYANNIS, MA 02601
POSITION: Community Mentor
JOB GOAL: Increase positive and safe school culture based on school’s core values; enhance student-staff relationships; support at-risk students; increase diversity of adult role models from communities that are currently underrepresented in the faculty and staff; strengthen community connection to the school.
Qualifications:
- Excellent relationship building skills with school aged students
- Ability to communicate effectively with adults
- Experience working with youth of diverse cultures and socio-economic statuses
Reports to: Principal and Dropout Prevention Coordinator
Performance Responsibilities:
- Mentor students referred by administrators and/or counselors in Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
- Work with counselors and staff to provide community resources.
- Connect with BHS and BIS students (and possibly BUES) in student spaces such as hallways, lobbies, libraries, cafeterias, etc.
- Assisting staff in developing positive school culture throughout the building (in the hallways, when invited into classes, during lunches etc.).
- De-escalate situations within a calm and appropriate manner.
- Participate in a BPS mentor training as a part of on-boarding.
Compensation: Unaffiliated; $35/hour; up to 8 hours per week
The Barnstable Public Schools welcomes applicants who reflect the diversity of our community.